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1,000 home guards to be posted in Fire and Rescue Services: Chennithala
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

1,000 home guards to be posted in Fire and Rescue Services: Chennithala

Action plan to be prepared for comprehensive modernisation of the force against the backdrop of climate change and resultant increase in disasters

The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in ‘kafir screenshot’ case

Jithin Bhaskar, a DYFI Vadakara block committee member and admin of the WhatsApp group ‘Vadakara Squad’ is suspected of sharing it with over 200 persons. However, police have not established that he is the creator of the screenshot

SIT to move court for custody of DYFI leader in ‘kafir screenshot’ case
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

CPI to focus on educating cadre in a bid to strengthen itself organisationally

The CPI will launch a five-day training programme for teachers of the party school on June 20, followed by classes for its 1.5 lakh members in Kerala, and plans a people’s march to Delhi on September 1 to tackle unemployment and rising prices.

CPI to focus on educating cadre in a bid to strengthen itself organisationally
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Congress aims better performance in future in Thrissur, vows course correction

A joint meeting of mandalam and block Congress committee presidents decides to move forward by identifying and rectifying organisational lapses

Congress aims better performance in future in Thrissur, vows course correction
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Central portal for Waqf properties offers facility to upload data, says Kerala board

Dismissing the allegations that board had illegally uploaded details of the disputed Munambam property, C.M. Manju, Chief Executive Officer in-charge of the Kerala board, says in her final report that the portal has an enabling provision and technical functionality permitting direct entry of property particulars by the board

Central portal for Waqf properties offers facility to upload data, says Kerala board
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Kerala’s govt. hospitals

Eight of the 15 sanctioned posts under the Directorate of Health Services and three of the four posts under the Directorate of Medical Education remain vacant

Shortage of psychiatric social workers grips mental healthcare system in Kerala’s govt. hospitals
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Kollam City Police launch month-long anti-narcotics campaign

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Kollam City Police launch month-long anti-narcotics campaign
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

KAT refuses to stay GO that removed DHS

The Kerala government submitted that a new Director of Health Services was appointed, considering the urgent requirements of the State’s health sector

KAT refuses to stay GO that removed  DHS
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza cases in June

As many as 324 cases were reported, with some days recording more than 50 cases

Ernakulam reports highest number of influenza cases in June
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Kerala to appoint geotechnical experts to examine issues in NH construction

According to PWD Minister, 81% of the 642 km project has already been completed. The move is aimed at timely completion of the remaining highway work within a year.

Kerala to appoint geotechnical experts to examine issues in NH construction
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Operation Toofan: 36 kg of cannabis seized, two held in Thrissur

Kunnamkulam police and DANSAF team intercept accused after dramatic escape bid, officers have a narrow escape as accused try to ram their vehicle into police vehicle

Operation Toofan: 36 kg of cannabis seized, two held in Thrissur
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increase to a record 11.84 lakh on Day 2 of Priyadarshini scheme

Financial liability incurred by the KSRTC for providing free travel to women is estimated at ₹2.46 crore on June 16

Women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses increase to a record 11.84 lakh on Day 2 of Priyadarshini scheme
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Kerala’s secular society will not allow NEP implementation, says CPI(M) State secretariat

Though the Centre had begun implementing NEP from 2022 with saffronisation of textbooks and curriculum as its core, the LDF-led State govt. had prepared the curricula by upholding secularism, says a statement

Kerala’s secular society will not allow NEP implementation, says CPI(M) State secretariat
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

Power curbs likely on limited scale till June 30, says Kerala State Electricity Board

Restrictions between 6 p.m. and midnight till June 30 on account of an acute power shortage felt nationwide

Power curbs likely on limited scale till June 30, says Kerala State Electricity Board
The HinduThe Hindu
17 Jun 2026

₹12-crore boulevard project to boost tourism in Sulthan Bathery

The project, fully funded by the State government, will be implemented through the Public Works department after the necessary approvals and tendering procedures are completed

₹12-crore boulevard project to boost tourism in Sulthan Bathery